by JD on October 26, 2011
I can’t remember exactly where I saw this old time photo, but it was in a restaurant or fish processor in Alaska this past summer. The caption said that this monster halibut which weighed closed to 900 pounds was caught in a net near Chiniak back around the turn of the century.
Look at the size of the tail on that thing!! Amazing!!
by JD on September 12, 2011
Jim Ponsford’s Alaskan halibut easily took top honors in our Hawg of the Month Contest for August. If you’ve got a big fish, send us a pic!
Taco Time!
Jigger extraordinaire, Barron Von Cridenhausen, shows off the fruit of his latest efforts: A nice 17-pound California halibut, jigged up on a homemade lure.
For his efforts, the good Barron earns a bid into this month’s Hawg of the Month Contest in which he’ll have a shot at winning some
Pautzke’s headgear and, should he advance to the Hawg Bowl Playoffs, he could win a trip for two with
Swanny’s Fishing. 
Halibut & shrimp: Two great tastes that taste great together!
The halibut fishing from Alaska to California’s Channel Islands has been good this year. While the firm, white flesh of both Pacific and California halibut take well to just about any cooking style, here’s a fun way to make some good grub with your left-overs: Halibut & Shrimp Cakes.
This one comes from our pal Scott “The Sporting Chef” Leysath, inter-galactic wild game cooking stud and co-host of the popular TV show,
Hunt Fish Cook. “This recipe works just as well with uncooked fish as it does with cooked leftovers, although the cooked fish is a bit easier to work with,” he says. “Treat the cooked, flaky halibut as you would crab meat. Make sure that it’s thoroughly dry, not soggy, before you start assembling the cakes or they will fall apart when cooked. If the fish is uncooked, finely dice with a knife or flake with the tines of a fork.”
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I guess I underestimated you guys! I kinda assumed the July vote would be “swayed” by the bikini shot but it appears you readers are more than just a bunch of bull elk in the rut! By the looks at the results, you found the story to be “the story” and a 36% majority voted for Liza Fairfax’s epic battle with an Alaskan halibut that actually kept going even when the fish was on the bank!
As the July winner, Liza wins a cap from Pautzke’s (be sure to email me with your address!) and is also entered into the Hawg Bowl Playoffs in which she’ll do battle with other monthly winners for a shot at a fishing trip for two with Swanny’s Fishing.
To see how the final vote shook down, read on… [click to continue…]
Jim "Likes big butts and he cannot lie..."
Fish taco time at Jim Ponsford’s house! Jim bested what he described as “90 pounds of angry halibut” while fishing in Alaska last month.
In addition to having a heaping pile of white meat (yum), Jim is entered into our August Hawg of the Month Contest, in which he has a chance at winning some
Pautzke’s headgear…and maybe, just maybe, the grand prize: A guided fishing trip for two with
Swanny’s Fishing.
This monster came from the waters off Gustavus, Alaska (near Glacier Bay) and was 95 inches long and weighed 482.5 pounds! Read more at Bloody Decks
